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One-way train from Paris to Barcelona
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I'm traveling with my fiance this summer (early August) for 10 days, five in Paris and five in Barcelona. We already have flights and hotels set up, and wanted to take the train from Paris (early afternoon) to Barcelona (arriving that evening). However, depending on the website I've seen prices range across hundreds of dollars, and I've seen plane tickets go for less than some of the train tickets.
Cost isn't a huge issue, but we don't want to spend hundreds (USD) per ticket. We will have about two bags per-person, one larger suitcase and one personal bag. This is the first time either of us have taken an international train in Europe so we're hitting the same wall in terms of understanding and decision making. Thank you!
Edit: My primary concern is that some train ticket websites have mentioned passes specifically for international train travel that would be a separate purchase. We do not currently have any such passes, and were only looking at train tickets. Are there additional documents required for this trip, other than our passports and the train tickets?
trains france spain paris barcelona
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I'm traveling with my fiance this summer (early August) for 10 days, five in Paris and five in Barcelona. We already have flights and hotels set up, and wanted to take the train from Paris (early afternoon) to Barcelona (arriving that evening). However, depending on the website I've seen prices range across hundreds of dollars, and I've seen plane tickets go for less than some of the train tickets.
Cost isn't a huge issue, but we don't want to spend hundreds (USD) per ticket. We will have about two bags per-person, one larger suitcase and one personal bag. This is the first time either of us have taken an international train in Europe so we're hitting the same wall in terms of understanding and decision making. Thank you!
Edit: My primary concern is that some train ticket websites have mentioned passes specifically for international train travel that would be a separate purchase. We do not currently have any such passes, and were only looking at train tickets. Are there additional documents required for this trip, other than our passports and the train tickets?
trains france spain paris barcelona
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Apologies for the ambiguity. I will edit the question to specify
– Chris
6 hours ago
Gotcha -- thanks!
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
1
What do you mean about 'passes'? You can buy travel passes, e.g. Eurail passes, which are good for unlimited travel in Europe during some period of time depending on the pass selected. This is instead of buying a ticket for each city-to-city journey. You don't need both.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
A friend referred me to a Eurail link and I didn't know if that was something needed to travel across the EU by train. They had a lot of options for single and multi-country travel and I didn't know what I had to buy before we leave the US
– Chris
4 hours ago
2
The Eurail pass is a deal for non-European residents. You have to buy them before you travel to Europe. You get X days (depending on the type) of unlimited rail travel in part, or all, of Europe. They are an alternative to regular tickets for people who want to see a lot of places. They are not some kind of train visa. If you arrive in Europe without such a pass, you just buy ordinary tickets in the normal way. Explanation here. If you don't need to do lots of travel, they may not be a bargain.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
add a comment |
I'm traveling with my fiance this summer (early August) for 10 days, five in Paris and five in Barcelona. We already have flights and hotels set up, and wanted to take the train from Paris (early afternoon) to Barcelona (arriving that evening). However, depending on the website I've seen prices range across hundreds of dollars, and I've seen plane tickets go for less than some of the train tickets.
Cost isn't a huge issue, but we don't want to spend hundreds (USD) per ticket. We will have about two bags per-person, one larger suitcase and one personal bag. This is the first time either of us have taken an international train in Europe so we're hitting the same wall in terms of understanding and decision making. Thank you!
Edit: My primary concern is that some train ticket websites have mentioned passes specifically for international train travel that would be a separate purchase. We do not currently have any such passes, and were only looking at train tickets. Are there additional documents required for this trip, other than our passports and the train tickets?
trains france spain paris barcelona
asked 6 hours ago
ChrisChris
1192
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I'm traveling with my fiance this summer (early August) for 10 days, five in Paris and five in Barcelona. We already have flights and hotels set up, and wanted to take the train from Paris (early afternoon) to Barcelona (arriving that evening). However, depending on the website I've seen prices range across hundreds of dollars, and I've seen plane tickets go for less than some of the train tickets.
Cost isn't a huge issue, but we don't want to spend hundreds (USD) per ticket. We will have about two bags per-person, one larger suitcase and one personal bag. This is the first time either of us have taken an international train in Europe so we're hitting the same wall in terms of understanding and decision making. Thank you!
Edit: My primary concern is that some train ticket websites have mentioned passes specifically for international train travel that would be a separate purchase. We do not currently have any such passes, and were only looking at train tickets. Are there additional documents required for this trip, other than our passports and the train tickets?
trains france spain paris barcelona
trains france spain paris barcelona
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Apologies for the ambiguity. I will edit the question to specify
– Chris
6 hours ago
Gotcha -- thanks!
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
1
What do you mean about 'passes'? You can buy travel passes, e.g. Eurail passes, which are good for unlimited travel in Europe during some period of time depending on the pass selected. This is instead of buying a ticket for each city-to-city journey. You don't need both.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
A friend referred me to a Eurail link and I didn't know if that was something needed to travel across the EU by train. They had a lot of options for single and multi-country travel and I didn't know what I had to buy before we leave the US
– Chris
4 hours ago
2
The Eurail pass is a deal for non-European residents. You have to buy them before you travel to Europe. You get X days (depending on the type) of unlimited rail travel in part, or all, of Europe. They are an alternative to regular tickets for people who want to see a lot of places. They are not some kind of train visa. If you arrive in Europe without such a pass, you just buy ordinary tickets in the normal way. Explanation here. If you don't need to do lots of travel, they may not be a bargain.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
add a comment |
Apologies for the ambiguity. I will edit the question to specify
– Chris
6 hours ago
Gotcha -- thanks!
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
1
What do you mean about 'passes'? You can buy travel passes, e.g. Eurail passes, which are good for unlimited travel in Europe during some period of time depending on the pass selected. This is instead of buying a ticket for each city-to-city journey. You don't need both.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
A friend referred me to a Eurail link and I didn't know if that was something needed to travel across the EU by train. They had a lot of options for single and multi-country travel and I didn't know what I had to buy before we leave the US
– Chris
4 hours ago
2
The Eurail pass is a deal for non-European residents. You have to buy them before you travel to Europe. You get X days (depending on the type) of unlimited rail travel in part, or all, of Europe. They are an alternative to regular tickets for people who want to see a lot of places. They are not some kind of train visa. If you arrive in Europe without such a pass, you just buy ordinary tickets in the normal way. Explanation here. If you don't need to do lots of travel, they may not be a bargain.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
Apologies for the ambiguity. I will edit the question to specify
– Chris
6 hours ago
Apologies for the ambiguity. I will edit the question to specify
– Chris
6 hours ago
Gotcha -- thanks!
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
Gotcha -- thanks!
– David Richerby
6 hours ago
1
1
What do you mean about 'passes'? You can buy travel passes, e.g. Eurail passes, which are good for unlimited travel in Europe during some period of time depending on the pass selected. This is instead of buying a ticket for each city-to-city journey. You don't need both.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
What do you mean about 'passes'? You can buy travel passes, e.g. Eurail passes, which are good for unlimited travel in Europe during some period of time depending on the pass selected. This is instead of buying a ticket for each city-to-city journey. You don't need both.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
A friend referred me to a Eurail link and I didn't know if that was something needed to travel across the EU by train. They had a lot of options for single and multi-country travel and I didn't know what I had to buy before we leave the US
– Chris
4 hours ago
A friend referred me to a Eurail link and I didn't know if that was something needed to travel across the EU by train. They had a lot of options for single and multi-country travel and I didn't know what I had to buy before we leave the US
– Chris
4 hours ago
2
2
The Eurail pass is a deal for non-European residents. You have to buy them before you travel to Europe. You get X days (depending on the type) of unlimited rail travel in part, or all, of Europe. They are an alternative to regular tickets for people who want to see a lot of places. They are not some kind of train visa. If you arrive in Europe without such a pass, you just buy ordinary tickets in the normal way. Explanation here. If you don't need to do lots of travel, they may not be a bargain.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
The Eurail pass is a deal for non-European residents. You have to buy them before you travel to Europe. You get X days (depending on the type) of unlimited rail travel in part, or all, of Europe. They are an alternative to regular tickets for people who want to see a lot of places. They are not some kind of train visa. If you arrive in Europe without such a pass, you just buy ordinary tickets in the normal way. Explanation here. If you don't need to do lots of travel, they may not be a bargain.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
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For trains, high speed is not going to be cheap as mentioned already.
Flights on low cost airlines are cheap, but also consider that they tend to fly from and to airports outside of the city.
This is key:
RyanAir for example flies from Beauvais airport BVA, which is really 1h15 by train from Paris itself!!!
You're going to spend another $20-$30 for that ticket to get there, or $50 in a cab or Uber.
On the Barcelona side, the airport is also about 45min from the city, and you'll need to take a bus, which I'm not sure is covered by the airline ticket but is also likely extra.
In short, train may look more expensive, but it's definitely more convenient and gets you there door to door, while the low cost airlines fly from far away airports not trivial to get to.
I hope that helps.
answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
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Cheapest price I found was on the SNCF Oui.sncf website, Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Barcelona (Sants) Wednesday August 1st, 2 adults, various prices on different trains, cheapest 218 euros, most expensive 238 euros. This is not expensive.
Link
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
4
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
3
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
2
With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
1
There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
|
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From Paris, €100-200 per person for (high-speed) international trains like Eurostar to London, Thalys to the Benelux or the TGV to Spain are typical prices. You don't need any special pass and can buy a ticket directly on oui.sncf (official French railway website) or trainline.com. Flying is indeed frequently cheaper but there are also super-saver fares for trains when booking long in advance. You can find a lot more information to help you make a decision on seat61.com
answered 4 hours ago
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Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
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For trains, high speed is not going to be cheap as mentioned already.
Flights on low cost airlines are cheap, but also consider that they tend to fly from and to airports outside of the city.
This is key:
RyanAir for example flies from Beauvais airport BVA, which is really 1h15 by train from Paris itself!!!
You're going to spend another $20-$30 for that ticket to get there, or $50 in a cab or Uber.
On the Barcelona side, the airport is also about 45min from the city, and you'll need to take a bus, which I'm not sure is covered by the airline ticket but is also likely extra.
In short, train may look more expensive, but it's definitely more convenient and gets you there door to door, while the low cost airlines fly from far away airports not trivial to get to.
I hope that helps.
answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
1892
add a comment |
For trains, high speed is not going to be cheap as mentioned already.
Flights on low cost airlines are cheap, but also consider that they tend to fly from and to airports outside of the city.
This is key:
RyanAir for example flies from Beauvais airport BVA, which is really 1h15 by train from Paris itself!!!
You're going to spend another $20-$30 for that ticket to get there, or $50 in a cab or Uber.
On the Barcelona side, the airport is also about 45min from the city, and you'll need to take a bus, which I'm not sure is covered by the airline ticket but is also likely extra.
In short, train may look more expensive, but it's definitely more convenient and gets you there door to door, while the low cost airlines fly from far away airports not trivial to get to.
I hope that helps.
answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
1892
add a comment |
For trains, high speed is not going to be cheap as mentioned already.
Flights on low cost airlines are cheap, but also consider that they tend to fly from and to airports outside of the city.
This is key:
RyanAir for example flies from Beauvais airport BVA, which is really 1h15 by train from Paris itself!!!
You're going to spend another $20-$30 for that ticket to get there, or $50 in a cab or Uber.
On the Barcelona side, the airport is also about 45min from the city, and you'll need to take a bus, which I'm not sure is covered by the airline ticket but is also likely extra.
In short, train may look more expensive, but it's definitely more convenient and gets you there door to door, while the low cost airlines fly from far away airports not trivial to get to.
I hope that helps.
answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
1892
For trains, high speed is not going to be cheap as mentioned already.
Flights on low cost airlines are cheap, but also consider that they tend to fly from and to airports outside of the city.
This is key:
RyanAir for example flies from Beauvais airport BVA, which is really 1h15 by train from Paris itself!!!
You're going to spend another $20-$30 for that ticket to get there, or $50 in a cab or Uber.
On the Barcelona side, the airport is also about 45min from the city, and you'll need to take a bus, which I'm not sure is covered by the airline ticket but is also likely extra.
In short, train may look more expensive, but it's definitely more convenient and gets you there door to door, while the low cost airlines fly from far away airports not trivial to get to.
I hope that helps.
answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
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answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
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answered 2 hours ago
MrEMrE
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Cheapest price I found was on the SNCF Oui.sncf website, Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Barcelona (Sants) Wednesday August 1st, 2 adults, various prices on different trains, cheapest 218 euros, most expensive 238 euros. This is not expensive.
Link
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
4
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
3
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
2
With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
1
There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
Cheapest price I found was on the SNCF Oui.sncf website, Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Barcelona (Sants) Wednesday August 1st, 2 adults, various prices on different trains, cheapest 218 euros, most expensive 238 euros. This is not expensive.
Link
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
4
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
3
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
2
With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
1
There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
Cheapest price I found was on the SNCF Oui.sncf website, Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Barcelona (Sants) Wednesday August 1st, 2 adults, various prices on different trains, cheapest 218 euros, most expensive 238 euros. This is not expensive.
Link
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
Cheapest price I found was on the SNCF Oui.sncf website, Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Barcelona (Sants) Wednesday August 1st, 2 adults, various prices on different trains, cheapest 218 euros, most expensive 238 euros. This is not expensive.
Link
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
edited 6 hours ago
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
answered 6 hours ago
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
37617
37617
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
4
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
3
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
2
With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
1
There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
4
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
3
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
2
With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
1
There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
Kayak is showing numerous flights from Paris to Barcelona for less than $150, including Ryanair (from their not-really-Paris airport) for $65.
– Andrew Lazarus
4 hours ago
4
4
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
Ryanair prices are misleading. You have to add compulsory extras such as booking fee, hold and cabin bags, and extra charge to sit together. I fly Bristol-Girona often and the ticket can easily double in price.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
3
3
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
@MichaelHarvey In Paris, you should also probably count the €12 fare to CDG or, for Ryanair, the €15.90 fare for the shuttle to Beauvais. The train leaves from the center, within zone 1 of the public transportation system.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
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With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
With trains you don't pay extra for baggage unless it exceeds limits. For SNCF France-Spain, you can bring up to three pieces of luggage each 85x55x35cm max. The total weight of the baggage must not exceed 25 kg. That's each person. 110 pounds of baggage for 2 people!
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
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There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
There's also a "price calendar" on the Oui.sncf website to compare prices over different days. There are plenty of direct trains at around €100 per person in early August.
– djr
2 hours ago
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From Paris, €100-200 per person for (high-speed) international trains like Eurostar to London, Thalys to the Benelux or the TGV to Spain are typical prices. You don't need any special pass and can buy a ticket directly on oui.sncf (official French railway website) or trainline.com. Flying is indeed frequently cheaper but there are also super-saver fares for trains when booking long in advance. You can find a lot more information to help you make a decision on seat61.com
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Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
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From Paris, €100-200 per person for (high-speed) international trains like Eurostar to London, Thalys to the Benelux or the TGV to Spain are typical prices. You don't need any special pass and can buy a ticket directly on oui.sncf (official French railway website) or trainline.com. Flying is indeed frequently cheaper but there are also super-saver fares for trains when booking long in advance. You can find a lot more information to help you make a decision on seat61.com
answered 4 hours ago
RelaxedRelaxed
77.5k10159296
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Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
add a comment |
From Paris, €100-200 per person for (high-speed) international trains like Eurostar to London, Thalys to the Benelux or the TGV to Spain are typical prices. You don't need any special pass and can buy a ticket directly on oui.sncf (official French railway website) or trainline.com. Flying is indeed frequently cheaper but there are also super-saver fares for trains when booking long in advance. You can find a lot more information to help you make a decision on seat61.com
answered 4 hours ago
RelaxedRelaxed
77.5k10159296
From Paris, €100-200 per person for (high-speed) international trains like Eurostar to London, Thalys to the Benelux or the TGV to Spain are typical prices. You don't need any special pass and can buy a ticket directly on oui.sncf (official French railway website) or trainline.com. Flying is indeed frequently cheaper but there are also super-saver fares for trains when booking long in advance. You can find a lot more information to help you make a decision on seat61.com
answered 4 hours ago
RelaxedRelaxed
77.5k10159296
answered 4 hours ago
RelaxedRelaxed
77.5k10159296
answered 4 hours ago
RelaxedRelaxed
77.5k10159296
answered 4 hours ago
RelaxedRelaxed
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77.5k10159296
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Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
add a comment |
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Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
1
1
Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
Thanks for the breakdown, we realize that flying is likely cheaper but we want to be able to sit down and enjoy the ride, since we fly often but rarely take the train anywhere.
– Chris
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
@Chris Yes of course, I just wanted to clarify this as your question seemed to imply some surprise at this fact.
– Relaxed
4 hours ago
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– Chris
6 hours ago
Gotcha -- thanks!
– David Richerby
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What do you mean about 'passes'? You can buy travel passes, e.g. Eurail passes, which are good for unlimited travel in Europe during some period of time depending on the pass selected. This is instead of buying a ticket for each city-to-city journey. You don't need both.
– Michael Harvey
4 hours ago
A friend referred me to a Eurail link and I didn't know if that was something needed to travel across the EU by train. They had a lot of options for single and multi-country travel and I didn't know what I had to buy before we leave the US
– Chris
4 hours ago
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The Eurail pass is a deal for non-European residents. You have to buy them before you travel to Europe. You get X days (depending on the type) of unlimited rail travel in part, or all, of Europe. They are an alternative to regular tickets for people who want to see a lot of places. They are not some kind of train visa. If you arrive in Europe without such a pass, you just buy ordinary tickets in the normal way. Explanation here. If you don't need to do lots of travel, they may not be a bargain.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago